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Genre – Young Adult, New Adult, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Romance

Page Count – 478 pages

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Publishing Company – InkSpell Publishing

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Duty and prophecy get in the way of everything.

All I ever wanted to do was read my books, play my sports, and help people. Life and prophecy had other things in mind.

Helping people is what I do; as an empath and semi-frequent telepath, I can easily sense and understand people’s needs and emotions. Sometimes even before they do. Being able to read everyone’s thoughts and feelings all the time can drive me crazy with anxiety, but that moment when I can finally make someone’s life better makes everything worth it.

Unfortunately, I’m also the next in line to rule the galaxy, I’m the only diplomat most planets will listen to, assassins try to kill me on an annoyingly regular basis, and a much-vaunted Prophecy has decreed that I’m going to die. Oh, and someone blew up my home planet.

Kind of a lot to deal with, right?

Too bad I just got another problem: a big, irritating, overbearing bodyguard with serious anger management issues.

And I think I’m falling for him.

~ AMAZON ~ KOBO ~ ITUNES ~ BARNES AND NOBLE ~

A Pacific Northwesterner by birth and disposition, Mara has lived in Washington DC, Oregon, Japan, and most recently the beautiful Pacific Grove, California, before returning to her roots in Seattle. By day she teaches history to unsuspecting teenagers, and by night she writes books and travels to far-flung places. She loves to be with animals, read, play sports, and drink more London Fogs than is likely good for her.

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Chantelle Smith

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this read! It has everything and more! Ashley Pagano is a new author for me and getting the chance to read The Gauntlet was everything I hoped it would be. I was totally captivated with this reading, I couldn’t put it down. This author has created a well developed and mentally visual read that I enjoyed from beginning to end. Ashley Pagano made it even better by creating two brilliant characters that had an undeniable connection from the moment they meet. This is a brilliant fantasy read that will have you wondering what could happen next,its full of suspense, action, adventure, danger & magic but lets not forget the romance.

I highly recommend this read! It is one that shouldn’t be missed! I can’t wait to see what else this author brings!

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was awesome! It was one of this books that took me by surprise and I devoured it!! It was refreshing because it was different than the many other supernatural/paranormal books that are out there and it kept me turning page after page. There were all kinds of supernatural creatures in this book and I enjoyed that. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author and I would absolutely recommend this book to a friend!

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano. This is the story about a mysterious Hotel filled with supernatural characters: Witches, Vampires, Werewolves and Ffairies, the last 2 Fairies. The Soppronaturale Hotel is a safe space for the supernatural world and its up to the 2 Fairies to save them all. Ommily & Link are the 2 Fairies that are set to save the Soppronaturale. Ommily can control and manipulate all the Elements, Wind, Earth, Fire & Water and Link uses their energy to shield them from the darkest magic. Link is even dealing with a crazy ex girlfriend who turns out to be stalkerish. Will they be able to save The Soppronaturale or will all the supernaturals come to an end? Read The Gauntlet to find out! You won’t be disappointed!

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano is the first book I have read by this author and it will not be my last. Ashley Pagano has a way of grabbing my attention and pulls me into her world in which she has created. Once I started the story there was no way that I was stopping. So make sure you have enough time to complete the entire story. The characters are amazing because she does not deal with only vampires or werewolves. There is the full cast of supernatural cast Vampires, Werewolves, Witches, Shape Shifters, and Faeries. There is white magic and dark magic and who will manipulate the four elements. Then there is the Soppranaturale Hotel which is not your typical hotel, it holds different supernatural beings that try to keep the magical world hidden from the rest of the world. This world is the best of most book worlds in the supernatural worlds. I can only hope you enjoy this story as much as I did. Happy Reading.

Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington – Review by Lucy Berson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington. This book is one of the most beautiful contemporary romance stories that I have read. It will have you wanting more and not wanting to put the book down…. Be prepared to have a lot of tissues handy because you will definitely be needing them. I truly loved this book and I can not wait to see what else this author has in store for us next.

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Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington – Review by Heather Bahm

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Michael's HeartMichael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington is a contemporary/inspirational romance. This novel is a highly emotional read; recommend a box of tissues and a quiet corner to read to just thoroughly enjoy the entire story and the fulfillment the author provides with their written words that are so touching. There is something deep and soulful about this story that digs it into you and makes it one of those stories that you will think about for days, weeks, maybe even months – one of those stories that you just need to read again because you want to ensure you didn’t miss anything because it was that good. Lori Thomas Harrington is a remarkable author and knows exactly how to bring her stories to her readers and make them unforgettable.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I thought that The Gauntlet was a fantastic read, it may have been a shorter read but it was packed full of wonderful characters, action and fantasy! I love how original the storyline was – it really captured my attention from the very beginning. The authors’ writing was really easy to read and although as mentioned before it is a shorter than average story it didn’t feel rushed and I definitely didn’t feel like I was missing anything. The pace and flow were perfect. The author’s attention to detail was amazing and this meant that the world building for the story was excellent and I adored her character building – they all developed well over the story.
I am really excited to see where the author is going to take this series, I have a feeling it is going to be an amazing one! I can’t wait for the next book to be released!

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Gauntlet by Ashley Pagano is a brilliantly unique story. The author does a great job of mixing together all the different supernatural species in a way that I have not seen done before.
The story is quite a short one – which would be my only gripe – however there is a lot packed into these few pages. The book is exciting and fast paced. It grabs your attention right at the start and doesn’t let go right until the end.
This was as new author to me so I am pleased to say that I have enjoyed her writing style. The mystery and intrigue she has brought to a fantasy story is great. I am very much looking forward to reading more of her work.

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano

5-stars

The Gauntlet by Ashley Pagano is a phenomenal paranormal read! Though it is a shorter story I still enjoyed everything about it so much so that I ended up reading it in one sitting as I couldn’t bring myself to stop reading.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one from start to finish, from the originality of the storyline, all the fine details, the seamless flow and the well-rounded characters.

I can’t wait to continue this series ASAP! I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next paranormal read!

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Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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Michael's HeartMichael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Michael’s Heart was a 4 star read for me. I have never read any other books by this author and wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about this book. I enjoyed reading this book. The characters were all loved and I feel like they all belonged. Some authors throw characters into the story and they have no purpose. This book has many well liked, well developed characters.
Colbie is looking to start up a dream. She wants to build a safe place for women to make life choices that will impact them for the rest of their lives. When she gets a letter in the mail from the staff at Hightower Television Network, her life changes. She nearly died that day while driving to visit her best friend but, she had a guardian angel. From that moment on, everything revolved around him.

When Colbie shows up at HTN for the final part of the contest she meets a few people who will become very important people in her life. The Hightower’s become like family even though they don’t share the same blood.
I love how the rare blue forget-me-nots always show up and will continue to show up to let Colbie
know she is never alone.

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Heather Bahm

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano is a paranormal suspense. This story offers a strong female lead that is independent and unique in her own rights. The author has created a “world” unlike any other and it’s imaginative, yet feels so realistic at the same time. A great introduction to the series and the possibilities of what is to come further along the line. Despite the limited pages in this first book, Ashley Pagano did an amazing job with character development and the creation of a story line that is intriguing, begging to be read.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano is a short paranormal story that is fun and original. Even though it is a short story it packs a punch and it has everything needed to keep you entertained and intrigued. What mystery does this hotel hold? What is going on behind closed doors? There is action and battles, magic and danger, suspense and hurt, secrets and romance and this is only part of what to expect. When there are many magical beings such as Vampires and Witches, Elves and Fae all in one place things tend to get a little tense and the place to go to let off a little steam is the gauntlet. Ashley has done a great job of adding her spin on the supernatural beings and the place in which they dwell, giving them a new light.
Ommily has always been drawn to the unknown, the more mystical side of life and has come to the one place that may hold all the answers she seeks.
Link has been alone for a very long time. Always under the impression that he was the last of his kind but the stunning creature that just walked in the door is more than what she first seems.

This magical world draws you in and almost seems that it is real and you are as much a participant as the characters. If you love the paranormal then this is a book that you will love. Go on you know you want to.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Emily Walsh

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By: Ashley Pagano
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano was a fast pace, fun, original paranormal read, that had me hooked.

This little wonder pulls you in right away with its alluring detail and its intriguing premises. This book creates is own spin of the supernatural, and I fell right into the world that was created. This hotel, not an overly new concept, had a fresh feeling, as it wasn’t just all about supernaturals checking in and out, it was so much more, and man I loved every minute of it.

Action, romance, connections, vampires, witches, craziness, battles, man oh man, for a short read this book was packed with everything I love in paranormal fantasies. Not only that, but the character development was on fire. I don’t know how the author done it, to managed all that while till keeping the plot going, the detail on point and the suspense gripping.

Overall this book will capture you and keep you not only reading, but have you wanting to be apart of this world. So please take my super high recommendation and my golden stamp of approval, that this book is truly something special, and is a hard must read form me.

Happy Reading

-Review by @eawalsh

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Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman – Review by Katie Kearney

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hoosier Dad By Elizabeth Seckman. This was my first book by this author but I’ll definitely be back for more. I’m a sucker for a coming back home second chance book, and this one definitely didn’t disappoint me. It’s a fun read and I absolutely loved the characters. The author does a a great job of drawing readers into the world of Sarah and Rich. I love everything about this book and can relate to it on a few levels. From page one I was hooked and couldn’t put it down. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. The characters are complex and relatable, and their story jumps off the pages and comes alive. I can’t wait to read more from this author. Five stars all the way! And highly recommend it!

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Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a smart, sassy, fun read! I didn’t know what to expect from this new-to-me author. But boy did I love the ride Seckman took me on! The characters were relatable. The dialogue was smart. The story developed well and drew me in immediately. I simply loved it from the first page to the last and look forward to reading more from this author.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hoosier Dad was a good 4 star read.
This is a second chance romance that pulled me in right from the beginning.

Sarah is back in town to open her own law firm. Rich is a single dad who is looking for the right woman to be a mom to his girls.

When Rich first see’s Sarah he doesn’t recognize her, which rubs her the wrong way. He broke her heart years ago in school and he doesn’t even know who she is? When Rich’s ex wife threatens to take him to court to get full custody of the girls, Sarah offers to assist him with his case.

Both Rich and Sarah were hurt years before, can they get past those feelings and find each other again? As they spend more time together they start to let their walls down and grow close again.

Will they get their HEA?

Overall I enjoyed this story and the characters. All of the secondary characters were great, even the ones I didn’t like. I was done before I knew it. If you’re looking for a great second chance romance with lovable characters, 1-click and get started today on this book today. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman is a well written contemporary romance that I found a delight in reading. Rich and Sarah broke each other’s hearts when they were young, and when they meet again, no matter how much they try not to like each other, it just doesn’t happen. Rich is now a single dad who is raising his two daughters after his ex-split. Now she is back and is saying she is going to take her kids. Sarah is a lawyer, and determined to whatever it takes so he doesn’t lose his girls.
This was a good read and the first for me by this author and I was not disappointed. She has well developed characters and a strong story line. I love this read and highly recommend this four star read!

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Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman – Review by Debi Kircher

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman

5 Stars

I was pleasantly surprised by this story, I’ll be honest I was afraid it would be a predictable type of storyline but it was in no way at all predictable.

I really appreciated that it wasn’t a normal second chance romance where they meet again and all is well. There was so much going on in this book and it was impossible to put down once I got settled in. I loved Sarah in every way, she was a tough take no prisoners attorney and literally did what she had to do in this story while going up against an evil ex and falling in love with the two girls who were the reason for the custody battle.

This is my first time reading anything by this author and I can promise it will not be the last, I loved her style and the flow of this story, you never really knew what was going to happen until it happened. That’s my favorite type of book!

Definitely looking forward to more from this author and I highly recommend this book.

Completely Awesome

Review by @debikircher

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Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman is a second chance romance that is fun and light hearted story that was also witty and charming. I enjoy Elizabeth’s writing style and read the book in one sitting. I also found it to be a refreshing and clever read. The story flowed well and the journey the characters took was full of emotions and heat, heart and soul, passion and drama and they were palpable and very vivid. This is my first read by Elizabeth and I really enjoyed it. It has all the ingredients that makes it a feel good read that has you laughing out loud at times. Elizabeth has a way with words that make it not only fun but it is also witty and interesting, mysterious at times and oh so steamy.The story is told in dual POV’s which I love love love and we get to see where each character comes from and it gives so much more depth to the story. Lets just say that with differing POV’s it definitely made the story more enjoyable and at times completely outrageous.

Sarah has come back to town and comes face to face with the man who didn’t just break her heart he stomped on it but when he is in need of help she offers straight away and what she finds is nothing like what she left behind.

Rich is on the lookout for a wife. His expectations are outrageous and made me laugh so hard. When his ex causes trouble he turns to the one person who doesn’t like him but what he finds is something he never thought would happen.

A great read and one to add to your TBR list.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman – Review by Emily Walsh

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By: Elizabeth Seckman
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman was a fun, light hearted, witty read that had me hooked from that first opening sentence.

My first read by this author I didn’t know what I was getting into, and lets just say, I liked it, I liked it a lot. This book was, as I said, super fun, witty, interesting, mysterious, steamy, weirdly outrageous, and just, full of though good feels that have you going, why isn’t this a movie?!. I have such a fun time with both MC’s, told in dual POV we get both of their sides of the story, and I loved how both were on completely different pages. It made room for growth, second chances, and change. Also made for some pretty fun lol moments.

I have to say, I wasn’t expecting to like this book as much as I did, as the synopsis had me thinking it would be pretty mediocre. But this author proved me wrong and truly delivered a wonderful, smart, fresh read that not only flowed, it had heart, passion and you could feel the emotions oozing off the pages. It was like I was watching a real life drama unfold, and it was glorious.

So to end on that high note, I’m going to leave you with my super high recommendation and my golden stamp of approval.

Happy Reading

-Review by @eawalsh

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Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Hoosier Dad was a really enjoyable read. It is one of those stories that is just really easy to read and I found myself easily dragged into what I was reading and the story of Sarah and Rich. There was a good level of drama running throughout the story which I think was fuelled by the small town gossiping and a couple of secondary characters! The main characters were really likeable and they certainly had a good amount of chemistry, I think I anticipated a little more romance however I think how they interacted with each other did fit in with their past relationship.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I don’t think it will be the last. I liked the simplicity of the story it was nice to read a storyline that wasn’t overly complex. It was a great contemporary romance that I would definitely recommend!

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series
By: Ashley Pagano
5 out of 5 stars

The story The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano is a supernatural thriller that I loved reading. It pulls you in right from the very beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. I found myself lost in the storyline and also reading about the characters. I loved reading about Ommity and Link. Ommity is a newcomer to The Soppronaturale. She is intelligent and independent. She also is able to control and offensively manipulate the four elements. She has now met Link. I found myself really liking the character of Link and found myself caring about him and also Ommity with each chapter that I read. Will they be able together to defeat the Gauntlet? Read this book to find out. This story has supernatural characters, magic, and danger. There are other characters that are introduced and interact with Ommity and Link. Each has their own part to play in the story. There is action as well as suspense, intense emotions, and dialogue. It is a book that I would highly recommend reading.

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author, I enjoyed it from beginning to end. I enjoyed being pulled into the story right from the start. It is a well developed story that has a supernatural element to it. A hotel looks normal but the problem is, it has secrets like supernatural battles. Link and Ommily have a connection from the time they meet. One engaged, the other has a crazy ex. Their journey is one of romance and action, you won’t regret picking it up. I highly recommend their story.

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Genre – Fantasy, YA Fiction, Romance
Page Count – 133 pages
Cover Designer – Najla Qamber
Publishing Company – Inkspell Publishing
Hidden in plain sight, is a mysterious hotel that doubles as a supernatural refugee: The Soppronaturale.
Each supernatural inhabitant has a specific purpose, job, and destiny.
All to keep the hotel running and its secrets safe.
Vampires exist. Werewolves exist. Witches exist. Shape Shifters exist. And now Faeries exist.
The last two Faeries, once unified, could be the most powerful forces on Earth.
Ommily, newcomer to the Soppronaturale, offensively controls and manipulates the four elements; Fire, Earth, Wind and Water. While Link defensively uses their energy to shield Ommily and himself from even the darkest magic.
They could protect all others. But first, they have to defeat the Gauntlet.

~ AMAZON ~ KOBO ~ BARNES AND NOBLE ~

Ashley Pagano has always dreamed of being an artist both figuratively and literally. Her love of art was instilled by her mother who always inspired her to be creative either with a paintbrush or with a pen and paper. As far back as she can remember her life was always centered around introspection, storytelling, and imagination. Because she is so artistic, she took to the idea of creative writing very passionately. Her ability to describe a scene, person, or place, she compares to painting a picture, where she can describe every detail vividly in order to make the reader feel like they’re truly living in the story. Her works of writing usually center around a powerhouse female protagonist (which reflect her own personality), who progresses through many wild and extreme obstacles. Ashley loves to write young adult fiction stories that end with a cliffhanger, that have the reader begging for more and questioning what happens next.  Ashley has won awards for her design, art, and writing.  Some of her works include the Never Fear the Reaper, 3 book series and now the first book in the Soppranaturale Series: The Gauntlet.

Ashley doesn’t believe in down time whatsoever and actually loves having a full “To-Do”list. Ashley is a wife to her wonderful husband, Eric and a mother to a beautiful little baby girl named Dakota. She is also a Graphic Designer and a health and fitness coach. Her husband and daughter inspire her to be the best person she can be and encourage her to pursue any of her dreams (no matter how extravagant they may be).

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Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is an amazing powerful story of forever love and living life and learning how to love again.

Colbie suffered a car crash that almost killed her. While she was on the operating table she has an out of body experience and meets her soul mate Michael.

She lives her life loving him even though so cant physically be with him. Until Will comes along with his daughter and turns her life and emotions upside down.

Its a very emotional story and allows you to feel every emotion the characters are going through

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Genre – Romance

Page Count – 242 pages

Cover Designer – Blue Tulip

Publisher – Blue Tulip

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She longs for some other way,

they both could stay

lost inside forever

that now echoes yesterday.

What if the love of your life was on the other side?

Music has always captivated Colbie, and she was sure that music would escort her to her destiny. But then, lying on a cold operating table, Colbie’s heart stopped, and her life ended. Then, something miraculous happened. In an inex-plicable new world, Colbie comes face to face with Michael and she realized that she has always heard the music.

What if you had to choose between love and life?

When she wakes up in the sterile hospital room to a painful recovery, she longs for the peace she abandoned when she returned to Earth. Back in her own world, Colbie is struggling with fate as she tries to once again, hear the music.

Will fate and love strike the right chords for Michael and Colbie?

~ AMAZON ~ BARNES AND NOBLE ~ KOBO ~ SMASHWORDS ~

Born and reared in Mississippi, I love the South and all the charms it borders provide.

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My debut novel, The Point, has received raving reviews on Amazon and Goodreads worldwide. I have been humbled and overwhelmed by the outpouring support I’ve received. I am excited about the release of my latest novel, Michael’s Heart, and hope it is celebrated as enthusiastically as my last.

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In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband of 33 years on our farm, doing anything with my three adult children, and playing with my amazing grands. I also enjoy hanging out with my friends, writing music, community theater and am always plotting my next novel with coffee in hand.

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One of my favorite quotes is by Douglas Everett.

“There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some that face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.”

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I am a firm believer that everyone has a dream placed inside them, and life is too short not to make that dream a reality.

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Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman – Review by Maura Harper

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by this author and I will look for other stories she has written. I find her style of writing to be easy and enjoyable.

This is a second chance tale that has humor and doesn’t take itself too seriously. It flows well from beginning to end and has a decent balance of emotions and experiences.

Great kids and friends as well as local town people all add color to this story.

I recommend this book.

Review by @mauraharper

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Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman – Review by Karyn Taylor

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hoosier Dad is an awesome contemporary romance by Elizabeth Seckman. Before reading this, I had never read any of this author’s work, but now I will definitely be reading more. I loved it and would definitely recommend it to others, especially if you enjoy a second chance romance.
Approaching her 30th birthday and with yet another disastrous relationship behind her, attorney Sarah Andrews decided to move back home to Dodd. One of the first people she meets is Richland (Rich) Cooper, the man who broke her heart. Ideally, she would like to never see him again but Rich needs a lawyer to help him keep custody of his 2 daughters from his evil ex-wife (who at one point had been Sarah’s friend.
Spending more and more time together, and Sarah falling in love with his 2 daughters, Rich is determined to win Sarah back. I loved the interaction between Rich and Sarah, Sarah trying so hard to resist his charms when deep down she still loves him. Rich’s 2 daughters Stacey and Kari were adorable and added so much to the story. You gotta love a cute kid in a romance story!
Of course the path to true love never runs smooth and there are so many obstacles in their way, mainly Rich’s ex-wife Jess and the local Doc who has his eye set on Sarah for himself.
Well deserving of the 5 star rating!

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Obsessed (Lila Casey Series Book 1) by J Collins – Review by Emily Walsh

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By: J. Collins
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Obsessed (Lila Casey Series Book 1) by J Collins was a pretty okay read that had me smiling, annoyed and just got me in all the good fun feels.

This book was such a joy to read that I had it pretty much read in one sitting. As I said it’s fun, light hearted, and has some pretty good chuckle moments. I’ve read my fair share of vampire books, and I always love it when there’s a new spin on the lore. This author did a great job of making this read fresh and enjoyable. The romance was quick, but not overpowering, it flowed nice and once the other vampires started showing up, the story found solid footing and took off.

I will say that our MC Lila was a little hard for me to like at the start. She seemed a little immature for her age, and it was annoying. She did get better as the story when on, but if it wasn’t for Adam (our sexy vamp) then I don’t think I would have liked her at all, and might even have not wanted to finish the book. Other elements like detail and the overall storytelling was a major draw for me, and helped with the unlikeable MC. But as I have said she does get better as the story goes on, I just wish she wasn’t so, eyerolly at the start.

Overall this story is fantastically good, it’s has that quirky feel that just keeps you engaged and turning the pages. I’m definitely going to be following this series, as I believe that it’s going to be something epic. So yes, this book gets my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

Happy Reading

-Review by @eawalsh

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